We’ve been talking about the rare Saturn-Neptune conjunction for months—and in this episode, I explore it from a fresh angle: how this transit is showing up in your mental space, your relationship with your inner critic, and the path toward deeper spiritual clarity.

You’ll also hear:

• What the Saturn-Neptune dynamic can teach us about mental health, shame, and compassion
  
  
• Why Thunderbolts, the new Marvel film, gives us a surprisingly powerful metaphor for this conjunction
  
  
• How Jupiter’s move into Cancer shifts the tone from analysis to empathy
  
  
• What Mercury out of bounds in Cancer means for communication, intuition, and emotional logic
  
  
• And key dates to work with the energy of June’s major transits
  
  

Whether you’re navigating emotional overwhelm, craving spiritual structure, or just trying to make sense of it all, this month’s astrology offers a mix of grounding insight and soulful perspective.

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In this illuminating conversation, astrologer Mark Jones joins host Tony Howard to explore the profound philosophical contributions of Dane Rudhyar to modern astrology. They discuss how Rudhyar's humanistic approach transformed predictive astrology into a tool for self-actualization and spiritual growth.

Mark explains how Rudhyar, influenced by 20th century psychology and his background as a classical composer, developed key concepts including the "seed principle" and cyclical time. They explore how Rudhyar viewed birth charts not as static deterministic blueprints but as symbolic representations of potential that unfolds through time—comparing it to an acorn containing the pattern for the oak tree it might become.

This episode offers valuable insights into how Rudhyar's vision of astrology as "a yoga with one's destiny" continues to influence contemporary astrological practice, providing a framework that balances cosmic patterns with human agency. Perfect for both astrology enthusiasts and those interested in the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and cosmic symbolism.

In this month's forecast, Tony Howard explores the momentous shift as Saturn moves into Aries and approaches its conjunction with Neptune – the big astrological news of 2025.

Discover how Ryan Holiday's recent experience with censorship at the U.S. Naval Academy perfectly exemplifies a constructive response to a Saturn transit, embodying the Stoic wisdom that "the obstacle is the way." This real-world example shows the potential for growth and self-actualization during challenging transits.

Tony unpacks what Saturn in Aries means for establishing healthy boundaries and inner authority, with special insights for those with placements in late mutable signs or early cardinal signs.

Learn about the Saturn-Neptune conjunction's potential for "sobering up" through the lens of Miles Davis' journey and the deeper exploration of Saturn-Neptune themes in Ryan Coogler's breakout hit film "Sinners."

The forecast also covers Mars in Leo, Mercury's movement away from Neptune, and highlights favorable days for taking action this month. Whether you're navigating obstacles or seeking clarity, this forecast offers practical wisdom for working with May's cosmic energies.

Topics covered:

• Saturn's ingress into Aries (May 24)
• Saturn-Neptune conjunction
• Wisdom about facing Saturn transits
• Mars in Leo and its aspects
• Mercury's journey through Taurus into Gemini
• Favorable days for action in May

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